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October 2, 1924
The Milwaukee Leader
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
In Frederick, Md., Mrs. Mary Shank testified against Harry Leatherman, admitting she helped tar and feather Dorothy Grandon in Myersville last July out of jealousy over her husband, but only after mob threats. (148 characters)
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Forced by Mob to Tar Girl, Wife Says
FREDERICK, Md. - Mrs. Mary Shank, who pleaded guilty to tarring and feathering Dorothy Grandon, 20, at Myersville last July, took the witness stand for the state at her own request Tuesday and testified that Harry Leatherman, on trial on the same charge, organized the mob which attacked the girl. Mrs. Shank said it had been her intention to beat Miss Grandon, who, she alleged, was too friendly with Lloyd Shank, her husband. She admitted striking the girl three times with a club, and said she participated in the tarring and feathering only after being threatened by the men of the mob.
FREDERICK, Md. - Mrs. Mary Shank, who pleaded guilty to tarring and feathering Dorothy Grandon, 20, at Myersville last July, took the witness stand for the state at her own request Tuesday and testified that Harry Leatherman, on trial on the same charge, organized the mob which attacked the girl. Mrs. Shank said it had been her intention to beat Miss Grandon, who, she alleged, was too friendly with Lloyd Shank, her husband. She admitted striking the girl three times with a club, and said she participated in the tarring and feathering only after being threatened by the men of the mob.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Family
What keywords are associated?
Tarring And Feathering
Mob Attack
Trial Testimony
Jealousy Assault
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Mary Shank
Dorothy Grandon
Harry Leatherman
Lloyd Shank
Where did it happen?
Frederick, Md.; Myersville
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Mary Shank
Dorothy Grandon
Harry Leatherman
Lloyd Shank
Location
Frederick, Md.; Myersville
Event Date
Last July
Story Details
Mrs. Mary Shank testified that Harry Leatherman organized a mob that tarred and feathered Dorothy Grandon due to her alleged friendliness with Shank's husband; Shank intended to beat Grandon but participated in the tarring after threats from the mob.